Garrity’s Gunleather is proud to announce the new
In-Victus AIWB holster; the first leather IWB holster dedicated to appendix
carry. Over a year in research and development, this holster was created through
the consultation and design input of several dedicated shooters (from different
backgrounds and professions, and different physiques; including local and
federal law enforcement and trainers), all of whom carry daily and who had
devoted themselves to appendix carry but had yet to find the perfect carry
set-up. Noted firearms trainer Todd Louis Green was the impetus behind this
design. (Even if you are not considering appendix carry, you owe it to yourself
to check out his web-site
www.pistol-training.com,
for a wealth of information including various range drills, pistol
endurance tests, and printable targets). Six prototypes for as many different
pistols were tried, each tweaked based on the recommendations of the experienced
team of testers; until this final version was achieved. From the beginning, the
goal was to fly-in-the-face of conventional theory regarding AIWB carry (that it
could only work with compact firearms and an athletic build), and create a
holster that would conceal any size firearm on any body type. No easy feat, but
through the use of several unique features, some of which have never been used
in holster construction before, and all working in conjunction to enhance
concealment; we believe it has been accomplished. (A tip of the hat to local
tester Dr. Kurt von Rice, for suggesting the particular design feature that
works to tuck in the butt of the pistol). AIWB offers several advantages over
other more conventional carry methods in terms of speed of presentation, drawing
while seated (especially in a vehicle), firearms retention, and the pistol being
accidentally bumped in a crowd, or intentionally found in a “bump frisk”. This
is also an excellent woman’s holster, and this mode of carry is a great
alternative for females, as with this position hip-size/shape and a shorter
torso are not issues. I know several local female officers who carry this way
off-duty. The price reflects the extensive R&D and T&E that went into the
numerous prototypes, the labor-intensiveness of the design, and that fact that
each holster will be individually hand-crafted for the particular end-user.
Based upon the experiences learned in building the prototypes, the unique
features that make this design work in terms of tucking in the butt and top of
the slide will be individually custom made based on that customer’s build and
make and model of pistol. (Therefore two holsters both made for Glock 19s as an
example may not have the identical characteristics if the customers are of
different body types).

NOTE: Due to the
carry position and draw techniques associated with this holster, it should only
be used by trained and experienced shooters, and is not recommended for those
new to concealed carry or firearms handling.